Board of directors

Heather Pace - Hometown Hope | President:

I was born and raised in Georgia. After spending many of my adult years living in various areas of the country I now call Buford my home. I spent 15 years working for corporate coffee houses and finally made the leap of faith and opened up my own coffee house 3 years ago. Most recently I have decided to follow my true calling and have founded a local non-profit Hometown Hope. As President and CEO I hope to serve the community by helping struggling families in need. 

https://www.facebook.com/HometownHopeFoundation/

Freda Kalina - Virtual Properties Realty | Vice President:

Freda Kalina has been a realtor for 35 years with Virtual Properties Realty. She specializes in residential properties including lake homes,  luxury homes, first time homes and short sales!  She is the mom of 3 adult sons and 2 are also in real estate!  She lives on lake Lanier and loves selling lake property. 

770-596-8178 - www.suwaneehomesandliving.com

Lori Waters - Ciana Synergy | Membership Chair:

Lori is a 5th generation native of the Buford/Sugar Hill area in Georgia, Brenau University Alumni and a certified American Lighting Association Lighting Specialist. Lori is the president and owner of Ciana Synergy LC Lighting Design and Supply.  She specializes in lighting layout, selection, and design services.  Lori comes from a long line of those in the building industry dating back to the late 1800's in downtown Buford. She has been in and around the jobsite her entire life, as well as the lighting industry since 1995.  She has worked in the lighting industry for over fifteen years and now is president and owner of her own lighting and design company.  Lori is the daughter of Steve and Catherine Waters, retired former owners of W&W Contractors Buford and mother of Adam 18, Conner 16 and Gavin 10. Lori is a visionary, she has a creative sense of design and a mastery of negotiation and business strategy.  These along with her work ethic, networking acumen, and compassionate heart have made Lori a community front runner, a progressive business woman and entrepreneur. Lori is also the Co-Founder and CFO of a local non-profit, Hometown Hope.

https://www.facebook.com/Ciana-Synergy-500984953591059/